Maison Bonaparte
De l'île balayée par les vents de Corse au trône doré d'un empire, la Maison Bonaparte a illuminé la carte de l'Europe en une seule génération stupéfiante – son ambition, son génie et sa chute laissant des marques indélébiles sur le destin du continent.
"Valeur et discipline"
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 1804–1815
- Founder
- Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte)
- Region
- Europe
- Religion
- Catholic
Notable Rulers
Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte)
Emperor of the French
Reign: 1804 – 1814
FounderNapoleon I, born Napoleone di Buonaparte in 1769, stands as one of history’s most enigmatic and transformative figures. ...
Joseph Bonaparte
King of Naples and Spain
Reign: 1806 – 1813
Joseph Bonaparte, the eldest brother of Napoleon, was a ruler whose reigns in Naples and Spain reveal a complex interpla...
Louis Bonaparte
King of Holland
Reign: 1806 – 1810
Louis Bonaparte, the younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, emerged as an unexpectedly complex figure during his tenure ...
Pauline Bonaparte
Princess and Duchess of Guastalla
Reign: 1806 – 1814
Pauline Bonaparte, born Maria Paola Buonaparte in 1780, emerged as the most celebrated and enigmatic of Napoleon’s sibli...
Jérôme Bonaparte
King of Westphalia
Reign: 1807 – 1813
Jérôme Bonaparte, the youngest sibling in the storied Bonaparte family, presents a rich study in both the promise and pi...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon is born in Ajaccio, Corsica, to Carlo and Letizia Buonaparte. His birth marks the beginning of the rise of the Bonaparte family.
Napoleon’s Coup of 18 Brumaire
Napoleon seizes power in France through a coup, becoming First Consul and positioning the Bonaparte family at the heart of French politics.
Coronation of Napoleon as Emperor
Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of the French at Notre-Dame Cathedral, formally establishing the House of Bonaparte as an imperial dynasty.
Joseph and Louis Bonaparte Crowned Kings
Joseph becomes King of Naples (later Spain), and Louis becomes King of Holland, marking the expansion of Bonaparte rule across Europe.
Jérôme Bonaparte Becomes King of Westphalia
Napoleon appoints his youngest brother, Jérôme, as King of Westphalia, further extending the family’s dynastic reach.
Joseph Bonaparte Made King of Spain
After the forced abdication of the Spanish Bourbons, Joseph Bonaparte assumes the throne of Spain, sparking widespread resistance and the Peninsular War.
Napoleon Marries Marie Louise of Austria
Napoleon divorces Joséphine and marries Marie Louise, securing a Habsburg alliance and the birth of a male heir, Napoleon II.
Birth of Napoleon II
Marie Louise gives birth to Napoleon II, known as the King of Rome, providing the Bonaparte dynasty with a legitimate male successor.
Russian Campaign and the Beginning of Decline
Napoleon’s invasion of Russia ends in disaster, marking the start of the collapse of the Bonaparte Empire.
Abdication and Exile to Elba
Napoleon abdicates and is exiled to the island of Elba; the Bonaparte family’s rule over Europe effectively ends.
The Hundred Days and Waterloo
Napoleon returns from Elba for a brief restoration but is defeated at Waterloo, leading to his final exile and the dissolution of the dynasty’s power.
Death of Napoleon I
Napoleon dies in exile on Saint Helena, closing the foundational chapter of the Bonaparte saga but ensuring his legend endures.
Connected Across The Archives
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Civilization Archive
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Conflict Archive
(2)French Revolution
The French Revolution's radical social changes paved the way for the House of Bonaparte's rise, transforming France's political landscape.
Napoleonic Wars
The House of Bonaparte's military campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars led to widespread political restructuring across Europe, altering national boundaries.
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